(a)Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the weather deck on a flush deck vessel must be watertight and have no obstruction to overboard drainage.
(b)Each flush deck vessel may have solid bulwarks in the forward one-third length of the vessel if:
(1)The bulwarks do not form a well enclosed on all sides; and
(2)The foredeck of the vessel has sufficient sheer to ensure drainage aft.